2. Choosing a Mohel:[1]

One should choose as a Mohel an individual who is good and righteous in order so he have the proper concentrations upon during the circumcision, and hence influence that the child be righteous like him. [If the Mohel has proper concentration, this will make a large effect above in heaven and this child will not hurriedly sin and the blood of the circumcision will be marked in the chambers of heaven near the throne of G-d.[2]]

Expertise versus acquaintances:[3] A Mohel should only be chosen due to his expertise and righteousness, not due to one’s friendship with him, unless the friend is in truth also an expert.

Expertise versus righteousness:[4] A Mohel who is of greater expertise is to be chosen over a Mohel of lesser expertise even if he is of greater righteousness and holiness.

[1] Rama 264:1; Levush 264:1; Maharil ibid; Shevach Habris 17:3; See Os Shalom 264:7; See Pesakim Uteshuvos 264:5

[2] Migdal Oz Nachal 11; Zocher Habris 17:15; Shevach Habris 17:9

[3] Sefer Chassidim 973; Maharil Hilchos Mila; Shelah Hilchos Mila; Migdal Oz Nachal 9; Shemiras Hanefesh 138; Kaf Hachaim 116:183; Sefer Shemiras Haguf Vihanefesh [Lerner] 150:1; Shevach Habris 174; See Pesakim Uteshuvos 264:6

[4] Koreis Habris 264:7; Os Shalom 264:6; Igros Kodesh 7:232; Reshimos Vol. 6:186 p. 14; Toras Menachem 5711 2:278; Shevach Habris 17:3; See Pesakim Uteshuvos 264:6